Cheesequake State Park

Saturday, September 14, 2019

02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Matawan ,NJ, United States

4.5 miles. Easy, roots but not too rocky; some rolling hills, a few minor steep sections. Many boardwalks over wet, muddy, or marshy areas.

There are five designated trails at the park. The Red, Yellow, Green and Blue pathways are for hiking and walking use. The White Trail (multi-use) is designated for hiking and mountain biking. Trail lengths range from 1.5 to 3.5 miles. Trail difficulty ranges from easy to moderate with inclines.

Shorter: 3.2 miles – Green Trail.Short: Just YELLOW or RED loops.

Parking: N40 26.165 W74 15.932From the Garden State Parkway, take exit 120, follow brown state park signs. Or take Rt 34 to Cheesequake-Morristown Road and turn onto Gordon Rd, and follow into park. There is a gate and the ranger station on the right.

Shortly after is the hikers parking on the left. There is another lot further in the park for the lake, and near the campground, areas are the mountain biking trails.

The GREEN, RED, and YELLOW trails from this lot are foot traffic only.